Best Places to Hike Near Phoenix With Mild Weather This Weekend — Big Sur

Big Sur (70°F) and South Lake Tahoe (65°F) look like strong fits for 65–70°F.

By Travel With YouGee

Today through Sunday

Big Sur, California

°F · Live via Google Weather

Today

67°F/ 51°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Thu

66°F/ 55°F

Sunny

20% chance · 0.01 in

Fri

65°F/ 55°F

Mostly sunny

15% chance · 0.00 in

Sat

66°F/ 54°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Sun

66°F/ 55°F

Sunny

0% chance ·

Big Sur, California Photo: Wikipedia · Big Sur

Where near Phoenix has 65°F weather this weekend?

2026-09-05 – 2026-09-06 doesn't have to be a wash. Here's a clearer weather Plan B.

Where near Phoenix has 65°F weather this weekend?

Weekend comparison

DestinationHighRainMatchTravel
Big Sur, California70°F0.00"99%~585 mi
South Lake Tahoe, California65°F0.20"99%~581 mi
Crested Butte, Colorado69°F0.30"99%~469 mi

Where to go

1. Big Sur, California

Rank 1 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. Big Sur (California) lands near 70°F with a dry outlook with little to no rain, which is exactly the band people want for trail-friendly highs.

This is the kind of mountains stop you discover when you stop browsing generic guides and start asking for weather-perfect weekends. You can actually plan a trip around outdoor time here without pretending the sky will cooperate out of kindness.

If you’re comparing two or three towns, weigh Big Sur’s 70°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.

Things to do

2. South Lake Tahoe, California

Rank 2 isn’t a trophy — it’s a forecast fit. South Lake Tahoe (California) lands near 65°F with only light rain on the books (~0.20 in), which is exactly the band people want for trail-friendly highs.

Call it a hidden gem or a familiar favorite — either way, the point is the outlook. Travelers trying to find your perfect weather for 2026-09-05 – 2026-09-06 should shortlist South Lake Tahoe before the hotter or wetter options crowd the tab.

Use it as a concrete recommendation: fly or drive for hiking weather, keep an eye on updates, and treat 65°F as your planning anchor — not a vague “nice weather somewhere.”

Things to do

3. Crested Butte, Colorado

Crested Butte, Colorado Photo: Wikipedia · Crested Butte, Colorado

Crested Butte in Colorado is one of the clearer matches for hiking weather on this weekend’s board — a 69°F high and 44°F low with a workable rain total around 0.30 in.

This is the kind of mountains stop you discover when you stop browsing generic guides and start asking for weather-perfect weekends. You can actually plan a trip around outdoor time here without pretending the sky will cooperate out of kindness.

If you’re comparing two or three towns, weigh Crested Butte’s 69°F high against how you actually want to feel outside — then lock the plan once it feels like weather you’ll love.

Things to do

Before you leave

Before you leave6
  • Check the destination weather window
  • Download airline app
  • Download offline maps
  • Confirm reservations (hotel, cars, tours)
  • Review airline baggage rules
  • Share itinerary with a trusted contact

Bottom line

Start with Big Sur (70°F). Compare the rest, then build the trip.

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Updated August 31, 2026. Not a substitute for local advisories.

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